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Add 70/12 and 90/96

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 90/96

70/12 + 90/96 is 325/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   70/12 = 70 × 8/12 × 8 = 560/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/96 + 90/96 = 560 + 90/96 = 650/96
5. 650/96 simplified gives 325/48
6. So, 70/12 + 90/96 = 325/48
   In mixed form: 637/48

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